Aestheticians specialize in keeping skin healthy and attractive through services such as skin care, facials, micro dermabrasion, removal of unwanted hair, facial massage, body wraps, body scrubs and make-up application. They are also trained to recognize abnormalities in the skin and recommend effective treatments to correct those abnormalities.
Typical curriculum in an Aesthetics Program includes:
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Use and care of instruments
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Sanitation and hygiene
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Chemistry
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Anatomy
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Physiology
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Recognition of simple skin abnormalities
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Communications
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General business practices
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Sales and marketing
In addition to working in a salon or spa, there are also opportunities for Aestheticians to work in the healthcare industry including hospitals, private physician’s offices who are specialists in dermatology and reconstructive surgery.
Earnings vary dramatically from city to city and state to state, to get an idea of what you could earn as an Aesthetician, contact one of our featured schools or an Aesthetician in your area.
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